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With our current BIM system, we can take our plans and, thanks to having an in-house architect, access all the geometry and raw information we need to seamlessly integrate into our model
stabilization. The house is designed to extend down the slope from there, making site management quite complex.
Customized techniques
“ The homeowner has a great design and build philosophy that aligns with ours; he likes to build structures that can last a thousand years, as he is building a legacy that is meant to transcend his and his children’ s generation. Consequently, we are restricted from using any materials that could rot in the houses we build, meaning our homes are entirely made of stone, concrete, or hardwood. We incorporate a lot of timbers, all made of solid white oak, making every component extremely heavy. The roof features slate tiles that each weigh between 300 and 400 pounds. This necessitates everything to be engineered and tailored to these advanced materials, and the techniques we employ are equally customized, as this is our niche. Projects like this allow us to learn and innovate from the ground up, applying new techniques and gaining proficiency with every single build,” he unveils. modernhb. com 45